Which head for Slider and Tripod? at DVinfo.net
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > Sony XAVC / XDCAM / NXCAM / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Sony Digital Cinema Camera Systems > Sony NXCAM NEX-FS700 CineAlta

Sony NXCAM NEX-FS700 CineAlta
4K EXMOR sensor with SDI, slow-motion recording.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old October 5th, 2012, 11:44 PM   #1
Regular Crew
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sydney
Posts: 32
Which head for Slider and Tripod?

Hi guys,

I am looking at getting a new head for a tripod and slider. I was looking at either the Manfrotto 501hdv, 502 or 701.

Because this will have to support an FS700 I thought that the larger 501 or 502 would be better. Now the 502 looks like the improved model. However, I'm not sure if there is a quick release system that I can use on the 502 head that can also be used on a Glidecam.

With the 501 head there is the 3433PL 577 Rapid Connect Adapter.
Amazon.com: Manfrotto 3433PL 577 Rapid Connect Adapter with Sliding Mounting Plate: Camera & Photo
Does anyone know of a system that would work for the Glidecam and the 502 head? Otherwise i'm just going to get the 501.

Or to completely confuse, for the slider, should I actually be looking for a ball head?

Thanks,
Richard
Richard Tetik is offline   Reply With Quote
Old October 6th, 2012, 01:13 AM   #2
Inner Circle
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Posts: 2,114
Re: Which head for Slider and Tripod?

I recently purchased this ball head for my slider. I like it very much.



__________________
LA Color Pros Blog
RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator
Taky Cheung is offline   Reply With Quote
Old October 6th, 2012, 09:14 AM   #3
Regular Crew
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sydney
Posts: 32
Re: Which head for Slider and Tripod?

Yeah.. cool little ball head.

I'm coming back to the idea of a fluid head however, and the 502 saga. Is there a quick release plate system for the 502 similar to the 577 rapid connect which is for the 701 and 501?

Thanks,
Rich
Richard Tetik is offline   Reply With Quote
Old October 7th, 2012, 09:00 PM   #4
Major Player
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 233
Re: Which head for Slider and Tripod?

I use the 701 with my setup, but since my normal head is a libec rh35 I needed a system that woul let me quickly change setups. I ended up with a bunch of these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5563-REG/Manfrotto_394_394_Low_Profile_Quick.htmlMy setup is easily changed, bare camera, sticks, slider, rig with mattebox, slider on slicks etc...
p
__________________
always learning
www.phillippalacios.com
Phillip Palacios is offline   Reply
Reply

DV Info Net refers all where-to-buy and where-to-rent questions exclusively to these trusted full line dealers and rental houses...

B&H Photo Video
(866) 521-7381
New York, NY USA

Scan Computers Int. Ltd.
+44 0871-472-4747
Bolton, Lancashire UK


DV Info Net also encourages you to support local businesses and buy from an authorized dealer in your neighborhood.
  You are here: DV Info Net > Sony XAVC / XDCAM / NXCAM / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Sony Digital Cinema Camera Systems > Sony NXCAM NEX-FS700 CineAlta

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

 



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:40 AM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network